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Description: Lotus Cafe is dedicated to serving fresh, healthy, natural food at affordable prices, prepared with love, simplicity, and a joyful heart. Our ingredients are sourced with care and are always natural. My husband and I, who are the owners of Lotus Cafe and Juice Bar, have been long-time vegetarians (21+ years). We wanted to create a place where vegans, vegetarians, and my own family (who are not all vegetarians) could come and happily share a meal together. While Lotus is predominantly a vegetarian restaurant, we also offer many fish, chicken, and turkey options, with a fish special every night; there is also a turkey burger for our non-vegetarian patrons. Lotus Cafe is casual and affordable; you place your order at the counter, get your table number, and on your way to your table collect your napkins, utensils, condiments, and help yourself to water at one of the condiment counters. Pick the table of your choice, and a food runner will bring your food out to you. We have ample seating both inside and outside, with a patio in back and seating that wraps around the side and front of the cafe if you prefer to be outdoors. We feel very blessed to be so whole-heartedly embraced and supported by our wonderful local Encinitas community; and we are also deeply appreciative of our loyal following of out-of-town visitors and regulars! If you looking at the TripAdvisor website because you are traveling, we wish you a blessed and beautiful journey, filled with much Joy, Inspiration, Peace, and Well-being! Blessings, johanna & carl

This is a fantastic restaurant, that has something for everyone. There is so much to choose from on the menu that it is almost impossible to pick something! Whatever you do eat here, you will love as the food is very fresh and healthy and tastes delicious! I ordered the ginger tofu stir fry as well as the tamale and garden salad and loved every bite! I highly recommend this place!

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Ask travelingtalia about Lotus Cafe and Juice Bar

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This wonderful eatery has something for every dietary preference, a place where carnivores and vegans alike can enjoy a meal under one roof. The food is reliably great and is available in a wide variety. Personal favorites of mine include the lotus burger, black bean enchiladas, avocado heaven, the pilgrim, Juevos rancheros, buckwheat pancakes and tempeh tacos. Plenty of chicken and fish on the menu, but loads of veggie options for those so inclined like myself. Fish tacos and turkey burgers big hits with friends of mine that do eat those items. Everyone I take here leaves more than satisfied and one returns. Try a smoothie or a juice from the juice bar, acai bowls also available. Ambiance is great and has a ton of outdoor seating. Mostly friendly service makes for an enjoyable experience. If you ever run into the owners Carl and Johanna, you'll find that they're a delight. Also a great bang for the buck. Highly recommend this as one of the best places in town for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

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Ask MorganSurf about Lotus Cafe and Juice Bar

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This is a great place. Their menu is labeled for gluten free, vegan and so on. You can have your choice of several sandwiches, salads and so much more. I usually go for lunch and have whatever the special is - you can't go wrong. Wonderful soups too!!

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Some friends took me to lunch at Lotus, and I understood immediately why it's rated number 1 in Encinitas. First thing you notice upon entering the place is that it is much larger than outside appearances. So, even at the peak of lunch, we had no problem finding a place to sit. You get in a short line to order, pay your tab, they give you an order number (which you place on your table) and "Voila" about 7 - 10 minutes later, your order appears, efficiently delivered by one of their energetic staff members. And then it only gets better.

My chicken Caesar salad was simply delicious. I loved the seasoning used on a hefty portion of grilled chicken chunks, crispy homemade croutons and homemade Caesar dressing served on the side. The romaine lettuce was crisp and cold. We started with humus and grilled pita slices. The humus was not exactly creamy, but a very large portion, with a substantial garlic presence. If you don't like garlic, I'd recommend bypassing this dish. I enjoyed it. (They should add a couple more pita slices given the portion size, however.)

The menu is loaded with choices, most especially for vegetarian diners. But obviously even meat eaters can really enjoy this experience.

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The title says it all. Great selection of healthy foods, organic, fresh squeezed juices (my fav), and right on 101, so you're close to the beach. Really casual, lots of space to sit inside or out. This is a order at the front, get a number and they bring food to you type of place. Very accommodating as well.

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